Consistent with the progressive traditions historically associated with the Divinity School, the Program features a critical methodology, spiritual depth, and social witness. Opportunities for the intellectual and professional development of transformational leadership in African-American communities are offered through academic courses, lectureships, symposia, worship services, volunteer community projects, and social gatherings and celebrations.
Recent Articles from Our Program
- New Satellite Course to Be Offered in Buffalo, NY
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CRCDS will now offer two courses remotely during the 2013/2014 Academic Year. One course shall be taught each term at First Shiloh Baptist Church in downtown Buffalo on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a mid-point break for prayer and reflection.
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- The Rev. Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock Leads Community Worship
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Dr. Earnock, Sr. Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, is the first guest speaker in "Challenges of the 21st Century" at CRCDS.…
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- Pres. McMickle to Give Palm Sunday Sermon
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Pres. McMickle will be preaching on Palm Sunday at 10:45 am at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St Rochester, NY 14608 (Pastor Rickey Harvey).
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- "The national agenda must focus on the poor"
Pres. McMickle's Guest Commentary in City -
A guest commentary by Pres. McMickle that published in City Newspaper on January 9, 2013.
During President Obama’s first term and again in his successful re-election campaign, virtually nothing was said or done about people in the United States who are trapped in a cy…
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- Jan. 19, 2013: The 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Gospel Song Fest
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The Black Student Caucus is pleased to present celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin L. King through song that will feature a 300-Voice Community Choir on Saturday, January 19, 2013 @ 6:00 pm.
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- "Weekend Reflections on the Recent Events in Newtown, Connecticut"
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A Statement from Pres. Marvin A. McMickle:
I have waited a few days to write out my thoughts about the terrible events that occurred last week at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. There are no words that can help us understand the depth of grief that h…
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- "Human rights forum examines racism, segregation,"
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This article was published on December 11, 2012 in the The Democrat & Chronicle newspaper in Rochester, NY.
Before destroying racism and mis-education, you must first know they exist.
Which is why a small but committed group of area activists met at the Downtown…
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- "Race, religion and the politics of identity" (Letter to the Editor)
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This letter to the editor from President McMickle appeared in today's Democrat & Chronicle.
Former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu recently said that the only reason Colin Powell endorsed President Barack Obama was because they were of the same racial group. Not bec…
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- Reverend John Jaspers (1812-1901)
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Pres. McMickle gave a sermon at today's All School Worship, where he explored the theology of Rev. John Jaspers, a 19th century preacher who grew up in slavery (1812-1901). He is best known for his historic sermon "De Sun Do Move.
The service today was presented by t…
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- Pres. McMickle Seeks CRCDS Role in Subduing Violence Within Black Community
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On July 9, a letter to the editor by President Marvin A. McMickle was published entitled "Black community must rally to subdue violence." (Read it here.) Pres. McMickle sent this to the CRCDS community, inviting them to share their views and ideas on how the School migh…
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